Karen Webb

Karen Leanne Webb, APM (née Keefe)[1] is an Australian police officer, who will replace Mick Fuller as the Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force in 2022. Webb will be the first woman appointed to this office.[2][3]

For the fictional character from Family Affairs, see Karen Ellis.
Karen Webb
APM
Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force
Assuming office
April 2022
SucceedingMick Fuller
Personal details
Born
Karen Leanne Keefe

Early life and career

Webb joined NSW Police in 1987 and previously was responsible for traffic and highway patrol and public transport.[2] She joined the Castle Hill Police Station, in the 1990s at a time when 10% of police officers were women, and grew to 35% as at 2021.[4] Upon being announced as the next commissioner of NSW Police Force, she stated "I look forward to growing our diversity and inclusion in the organisation".[4] Webb was the first women to lead Traffic and Highway Patrol, since 2020.[2] She was promoted in 2017 to assistant commissioner, and subsequently moved to deputy commissioner in July 2021.[2] She has been a Board Member of NSW Police Legacy since 2018.[5]

Honours and achievements

Webb was awarded the Australian Police Medal in the 2015 Australia Day Honours.[1][6]

References
  1. "Webb named among state's top cops". Boorowa News. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  2. Rawsthorne, Sally; Hunter, Fergus; Rabe, Tom (24 November 2021). "Karen Webb becomes first female NSW Police Commissioner". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Newspapers. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  3. Nilsson, Anton; Lyons, Erin (23 November 2021). "State appoints first female top cop". news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  4. "Healing COVID-19 wounds among NSW's new top cop's first priorities". ABC News. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  5. "Patrons and Board". NSW Police Legacy. NSW Police Legacy. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  6. "Superintedent Karen Leanne Webb". It's an Honour. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
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